ZilAST
Composition for ZilAST Products
ZilAST Products are primarily used for
Peripheral vascular disease, Intermittent claudicationProducts for ZilAST
ZilAST 100 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹353
ZilAST 50 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹175
Substitute brands for ZilAST
About ZilAST Products
Uses of ZilAST Products
Cilostazol is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and intermittent claudication. It helps in reducing the symptoms of intermittent claudication like pain, cramping, numbness, or weakness in the legs that occurs on walking.
ZilAST Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of ZilAST are Headache, Palpitations, Abnormal stool, Diarrhea, Chest pain, Edema (swelling).
How ZilAST Products work
Cilostazol widens the blood vessels and decreases the stickiness of the platelets, thereby increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs.
In Depth Information for ZilAST Products
- Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
- It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed.
- Consult your doctor, if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Do not take it if you have heart failure, persistent chest pain at rest, or have had a heart attack or any heart surgery in the last six months.
- ZilAST is used in the treatment of pain in legs due to insufficient blood flow (intermittent claudication).
- It increases the distance you can walk without pain.
- Take it in addition to lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation and increased exercise.
- Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
- It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Do not take it if you have heart failure, persistent chest pain at rest, or have had a heart attack or any heart surgery in the last six months.
- Consult your doctor, if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
Patient Concerns about ZilAST Products
Frequently asked questions about ZilAST Products
Q. Can the use of ZilAST 100 Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, ZilAST 100 Tablet increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
Q. When will I feel better after taking ZilAST 100 Tablet?
ZilAST 100 Tablet reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart, and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking ZilAST 100 Tablet. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.
Q. For how long should I take ZilAST 100 Tablet?
You should continue to take ZilAST 100 Tablet for as long as your doctor recommends. Your doctor will assess your progress after 3 months of treatment and may recommend you to discontinue ZilAST 100 Tablet if it is not working for you. This medicine helps to control your condition but does not cure it. It is important to keep taking your medicine even if you feel well.
Q. After how many days of taking ZilAST 100 Tablet will I start feeling better?
The improvement is not seen immediately. Your symptoms may start improving after 2-4 weeks of starting the treatment. However, it may take about 12 weeks to notice the full benefits of the medicines.
Q. Should ZilAST 100 Tablet be stopped before surgery?
Yes, if a patient is scheduled to undergo surgery, then ZilAST 100 Tablet should be stopped 5 days before the surgery. The reason being, ZilAST 100 Tablet increases the risk of bleeding and may lead to excessive bleeding during surgery.
Q. Why is ZilAST 100 Tablet considered harmful for heart failure patients?
ZilAST 100 Tablet should not be given to heart failure patients of any severity because it may worsen heart failure further. Medicines having a similar effects (phosphodiesterase inhibitor III) have decreased the lifespan of the patients, and therefore, it is an absolute no for heart failure patients.
Q. Does ZilAST 100 Tablet raise blood pressure or decrease blood pressure?
Since ZilAST 100 Tablet widens blood vessels, it generally decreases blood pressure. Therefore, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be careful. Taking ZilAST 100 Tablet with other blood pressure-lowering medicines may decrease your blood pressure to very low levels. Track your blood pressure regularly, and consult your doctor if dose adjustment is required. ZilAST 100 Tablet has also been reported to increase blood pressure and the reason for which is not known.